Tom Bailey

Tom is a postdoctoral researcher in our lab with a background in the study of the versatile clostridia bacteria. He joined our lab to focus on developing a regenerative therapy for corneal diseases. Tom's project aims to culture corneal endothelial cells from donor tissue or iPSCs to address the shortage of donor corneas, a collaboration between the MERLN Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology at MUMC+. Tom's work promises hope for countless individuals suffering from corneal diseases, offering a potential solution to the pressing issue of donor tissue shortage. 

Research

Cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease

Education

PhD, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (2012)

BSc, Molecular Biology, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (2007)